Product Description

Purchase Microsoft Points on Xbox Live or at retail locations and redeem them in the Xbox Live Marketplace for downloadable content, games, demos, trailers, and more Keep your gaming experience updated with the latest downloads Access unique content only for Xbox 360 through the Xbox Live Marketplace

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #136 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Microsoft
• Released on: 2005-12-02
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Platform: Xbox 360
• Dimensions: .11 pounds

Manufacturer's Description:
The Xbox Live 2,100 Points Card keeps your gaming experience updated and unique. With these points you can download content exclusive to Xbox Live Marketplace. You can try out new and retro games or expand your existing games with premium content such as new maps and levels.

Customer Reviews

Microsoft points
I have been an XBOX live user for a few years now and I was a bit sceptical about paying any more for services through live. However, I have been stunned by the level of quality of the arcade games that have been released. I have had times where I have logged in and most of my friends list have been hooked on these addictive puzzle/shooter games.

So at first I said to myself I'll stick to my principles and avoid paying more. But I tried the trail versions of downloads that required points (for free) and eventually gave in and bought some.

The best way to get Microsoft points is through live itself and it takes a couple seconds and you get a confirmation email if you have credit card details logged with Microsoft.

Most arcade games retail for 400-1200 XBOX live points which is roughly proportionate to the level of depth of gameplay within the title. Some of the best titles include Geometry Wars (Shooter), Marble Blast ultra (3D marble puzzle) and the upcoming Street Fighter (for XBOX live playability).

Microsoft points also allow you to change your GamerTag which is something I like to do from time to time and it was difficult to do on the previous-gen version of live. That currently costs you 800pts.

Overall, reasonable value for money, if a little on the expensive side (hence 4*) but at least it ensures a motivation for companies to provide a steady stream of content.

Great way to buy stuff off xbox live.....
Xbox came out with an effective & efficient way to buy stuff off the live system & it works a treat.
...should be cheaper though!

Is this necessary?
OK, i'm not really someone who goes online to play games (much prefer single-player). But i needed this to get some DLC. Disappointed that these are needed as it's either these or a credit card (no debit cards), and it handy who this come in denominations of 2100, 4200 when DLC seems to be 'priced' at about 800 points. (800 into 2100 or 4200 leaves a little bit left over).